msnaughton - Writer's Tools

If you can add any tools to this list, please email Ms. B.

Writing Handouts
Writing Craft Resources

The following documents are to be used to help support your writing, both in class and at home.

Paragraph Rubric

Paragraph Rubric.docx

Rubric for writing:

4-5 Content Rubric.doc

Editing Checklist (Use the 5th Grade version):

Sample Editing Checklists bulleted version.doc

No Excuse Words (Use the 5th Grade Version):

No excuse words.docx

Tips for parents to support writing:

Supporting Writing at Home tips for parents.doc

5th grade paragraph writing student exemplar:

Proficient paragraph example.doc

ONLINE WRITING TOOLS
Enjoy exploring these websites to assist in the writing process:

BRAIN POP has several short animated videos focusing on various subjects. Choose the free movies, or sign up for a free trial:
Brain POP

Games to build and improve English vocabulary skills:
Vocabulary Games

Download free stationary on this site:
Stationary for Young Writers

My Story Maker helps you to create your very own interactive story online:
Story Maker

Create your very own comic!
Comic Creator

Stuck on finding the right transition word? Use this site to help you!
Transitions

Stuck on coming up with a story?
Story Starter

Can't think of what to write about? Use these writing prompts to spark an idea:
Writing Prompts

Here are even more writing topics to explore...
Writing Topics